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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1969

Page

2

Obituaries for Godlove Armstead and Simpson services

Funeral services are set for Solon D. Godlove 66 of Route 1 tomorrow at 1 30 p.m. at Jones Funeral Home with Rev. Alexander C. Yates. Burial in Shenandoah Memorial Park. Also noted are services for Mrs Bessie Lee Simpson of Frederick Md and Robert Edward Armstead of Stephens City with burials at Green Hill Cemetery Berryville and Locus Grove Cemetery Stephens City respectively.

Solon D. Godlove Route 1 Winchester Memorial Hospital Jones Funeral Home Alexander C. Yates Joseph R. Godlove Melvin W. Godlove Herman L. Godlove Kenneth H. Godlove John V. Godlove Junior R. Godlove Welltown Bessie Lee Simpson Frederick, Md John H. Enders Berryville Daniel Dickenson Alfred W. Bray Eustace Jackson Robert Shenk Lloyd Deavers Alvin Grubbs Letcher Lloyd Green Hill Cemetery Robert Edward Armstead Stephens City Winchester Memorial Pital Armstead Doris Richardson York, Penna Louise Barksdale Philadelphia Frank Armstead E. Reginald Armstead Institute W.va James B. Warrick Cartwright Funeral Home Moses L.prather John Mann Methodist Church Locust Grove Mr. Solon D. Godlove

Conner Service for Mrs Marie Crounse Conner

Funeral service for Mrs Marie Crounse Conner 68 of Stephens City dies at Winchester Hospital. Service at Omps Funeral Home 2 p m with Rev Charles H Harless. Burial Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named. family receiving friends 7 to 9 p m tonight at the funeral home.

Marie Crounse Conner Stephens City Winchester Hospital Omps Charles H. Harless Mount Hebron Cemetery Chymer Reed Joe Horwath Carlton Conener Aubrey Shiley Leonois Steele Ronnie Greene James Brumback James Douglas James Swing Garland Snapp Robert Lofton, Sr Henry Brumback Frank Brumback

Missing Plane Search Resumes Near Vero Beach

The search for a missing single engine plane with attorney Roland B. Kelly aboard resumed near Vero Beach Florida. The aircraft piloted by Dr. Phil Trimmer departed Pompano Beach bound for Richmond Virginia and last radioed 10 miles southeast of Vero Beach amid rain fog and freezing conditions above 8000 feet. Florida Civil Air Patrol and Coast Guard units join Eastern Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Center at Robins Air Force Base in the effort.

Warner Phil Trimmer Vero Beach

Swaziland Debates Ban on Unlicensed Firearms

Parliament studies a bill to ban unlicensed firearms in newly independent Swaziland. The proposal would exempt King Sobhuza II and his guards from the ban.

Mbabane Swaziland Sobhuza II

Battle Says Little Chance Of Agreement On Virginia Governor Race

Arlington AP Battle says no real hope three Democratic gubernatorial candidates will agree before summer on primary issues and personalities. He notes Howell may run independent or in primary, while Godwin’s suggested accommodation is rejected by all candidates.

Arlington William C. Battle Charlottesville Battle Mills E. Godwin Jr Fred G. Pollard Henry E. Howell Jr Democratic Party of Virginia Howell Norfolk

Outbuilding Hit By Flames Near Armel on Rt 522

Stephens City firemen said a combined wash house and storage shed on Otis Ritter property off Rt 522 near Armel suffered heavy damage in a fire of undetermined origin last night. The partly frame and partly cinderblock building was engulfed when firemen and Shawnee volunteers arrived after a 9 15 p m alarm. Roads were slippery hampering response. crew stayed about ninety minutes ensuring the fire was out. Items lost include a washing machine.

Stephens City Otis Ritter Rt. 522 Armel J.S. Cooley Highview School Double Churches

Extension Courses Planned for Junior High and Page County Schools

The extension courses will run in the second semester at Frederick County Junior High School and Page County High School. Courses include Education E144 Literature for the Adolescent and Education E115 Guidance and Counseling in Elementary Schools plus General Studies 24 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers. Courses start the first week of February with contact via area superintendents or Mr Aylor at 869 3646.

Frederick County Page County Robert E. Ayler School of General Studies University of Virginia Aylor

Plane Crash Kills Six in Tennessee

A twin-engine Piper carrying at least six people crashed into a snow covered valley near Jamestown Tennessee. None survived and officials reported four adults and two children among the victims. The wreckage burned and investigators from the FAA were en route.

Jamestown Tenn Cumberland Plateau Here Junior Holt Fentress County Federal Aviation Agency Holst

Sanitation Authority Names Initial Terms for New District

Chairman Edward B. Lee explained a fifth district will be created but representatives cannot be appointed until redistricting. He opposed delaying action on the sanitary authority. The new board members and their initial terms are A. R. Dunning four years, Dr. D Blanton Allen three years, Carlton Emmatt three years, R. H. Potter two years, Garland Brown two years.

Edward B. Lee Tatum Lee New Sanitary Authority A. R. Dunning D. Blanton Allen Carlton Emmatt R. H. Potter Garland Brown

Mandel Backed to Be Interim Maryland Governor

The Maryland Legislature, meeting in joint session, appears set to elect House Speaker Marvin Mandel as interim governor replacing Spiro Agnew. Mandel leads with nearly 100 pledges on the first ballot, needing 93. Other candidates include William S. James, Harry R. Hughes, Francis X. Gallagher, and Rep. Roger B. Morton.

Annapolis Maryland House Marvin Mandel Spiro T. Agnew Mandel Baltimore Democrat Senate William S. James Harry R. Hughes Baltimore Francis X. Gallagher

Cold Front Poised Over Appalachians Prompts Chilly Outlook

Weather station reports a weak cold front crossing the Appalachians from the west with potential for more mountain show today. Forecasters say the front may fail to push through, yet historical data show repeated cold air masses since December 1 keeping temperatures below normal and often below freezing.

Appomattox Wytheville Highlands County Bristol Weaterman Appalachians Richmond Byrd Field

Weather summary for Virginia mountains and Winchester

Travelers warned of snow covered roads in Virginia mountains with colder nights and teens to low 20s. Outlook calls for Wednesday sun and 30s, Thursday cloudy and cold with a chance of snow. Winchester details include sunset sunrise and rainfall data.

Demonstrators surround Marlborough House at Commonwealth Summit opening

A thousand protesters encircled Marlborough House as 28 leaders arrived for the first Commonwealth summit since 1966. Police cleared routes for presidents and prime ministers while demonstrations referenced Rhodesia Biafra apartheid and Nigeria.

London Marlborough House Queen Mary Harold Wilson Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau Afemi Awolowo Nigeria Biafra Commonwealth West End Britain Rhodesia Smith Ian Smith Trudeau Denis Healey Europe Arnold Smith Lagos

Wall Street declines with few gains as market searches for direction

The stock market opened lower with losses outpacing gains two to one. The Dow slid modestly while Armour and Beneficial Finance fell, Loews Theatres and Bell & Howell edged up, and Polaroid and RCA slipped. Gains appeared for du Pont and US Smelting amid broad weakness in motors and oils.

New York Armour Beneficial Finance Scudder Duo-West Loew’s' Theatres Bell & Howell American Telephone Associated Press

Winchester Inter-Community Concert Association Sets Campaign Week

The Winchester group announced a campaign week February 17 to 22 to recruit members for the Inter- Community Concert Association. Harold M. Welch from New York discussed plans with officers and directors at Mrs. Robert T. Lozier home and urged local participation for concerts in Winchester and Martinsburg. Workers will contact residents or call headquarters once located.

Winchester Inter- Community Concert Association Robert T. Lozier Harold M. Welch New York Martinsburg

Rifle and Pistol Club Meeting Tomorrow

The Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club, postponed from January 1, will meet tomorrow at 7 80 p.m. at the Rescue Squad building.

Winchester Rifle and Pistol Club

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